Thursday, August 05, 2010

When it Gets Too Hot to Commute

I'm sorry, but I just can't get enthusiastic about a 17 mile commute each way when the temps are easily over 100. Call me a wimp, but I just don't wanna do that. So how to get some miles in? Well, find a group that rides at night, of course!

I found such a group locally. They start at a pub. I rode my bike up there and had a pint at the pub before the 7:00 pm meetup time. I found out they meet up at 7:00 but don't usually start until 7:30. That gave me time for a second pint. ;- )

Some pictures of the ride follow (and also a video). I'll let the pictures speak for themselves, mostly. But first, the video.


























Fearless Leader consults with Mark Twain


Waiting for the train crossing gates to go up



Sure beats riding in the afternoon sun!

9 comments:

Rat Trap Press said...

It looks like you guys had a good time. I wanted to go but I'm still recovering from a cold.

twister said...

Well done.

Chandra said...

Even I know a few people from those photos. Who can forget that hat (worn backwards)!

Peace :)

Doohickie said...

Yep... Bryan.

Steve A said...

So, is it cold enough out yet for you? Monday, it's not supposed to even get up to 100!

Doohickie said...

I just got back from a night ride, about 22.5 miles, solo this time. Nice out at after dark. I haven't commuted in a month; I suck.

Dottie said...

Wimp! Kidding ;) I'm so wimpy about weather that hot, I left the South completely. Looks like a fun group ride.

A Midnight Rider said...

Starting and ending a night ride at a pub can't be that bad. Looking at the bikes and riders I can see it wasn't a hammerfest either.

Doohickie said...

No, not a hammerfest. But we did keep up a respectable pace.